Robert
Americannoun
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Henry Martyn 1837–1923, U.S. engineer and authority on parliamentary procedure: author of Robert's Rules of Order (1876, revised 1915).
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “bright.”
Example Sentences
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In an email, Robert Arnott, the firm’s founder, said SpaceX is ranked 520th in the firm’s index of large- and midcap U.S. stocks, with a float-adjusted weighting of just 0.0036%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
These days, frontman Fred Durst looks more Robert Plant than skater boy, but his energy levels haven't dipped since their late-90s heyday.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
“As we share our preparation to defend communities and build wildfire resilience, it’s a call to action,” Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
The deal still needs approval from European regulators, and several states led by California Attorney General Robert Bonta have discussed a potential antitrust lawsuit, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The correspondence between Maggie Fox and Robert Kane resulted in a standoff.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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